660. Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection

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Identifier: 660

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Below is an excerpt from an area newspaper article ca. 1976 describing the contents and history of the Chandler Collection: The Chandler collection was "a gift of 218 volumes of historical textbooks from President Emeritus Paul G. Chandler." "The collection was formed between 1920 and 1930, prior to Dr. Chandler's tenure as president of CSC beginning in 1937. The majority of the texts are 19th century American, with the earliest imprint in 1681 and the latest in 1910. Appraisers Leona Rostenberg and Madeleine B. Stern, after appraising the collection at $5,271, said: 'Many of the books in the collection were influential in shaping the educational practices of this country. Among the high spots may be noted Pike's Arithmetic of 1788, a first among school books; Robertson's Phraseologia Generalis, of 1681, numerous tests by Noah Webster, among them the 1807 Philosophical and Practical Grammar. Grouped together, the 218 works form a fine reflection of early American pedagogy.' In commenting on the gift, Glenn L. Sitzman, associate professor and librarian at the college in charge of arranging the collections, said: 'Carlson Library and Clarion's academic community are indebted to Dr. and Mrs. Chandler for this fine gift, which will enhance Clarion's rich historical heritage. The special flavor of any college's library resources is determined by such generosity and thoughtfulness. This historical collection, representing over 200 years of textbook publishing, comes at an especially appropriate time as we celebrate our country's Bicentennial.' "

Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:

Tales for young thinkers / by Old Humphrey.

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 59

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 59

Abstract

Publisher: London : The Religious Tract Society, [1852]

Description: 106 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1852

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Tales for young thinkers / by Old Humphrey.

Teacher: or, Moral influences employed in the instruction and government of the young

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 117

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 117

Abstract

Publisher: Boston, Peirce and Parker, 1833.

Description: 3 p. l., [v]-xi, [13]-298 p. 19 cm.

Notes: Added t.p., engraved.; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1833

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Teacher: or, Moral influences employed in the instruction and government of the young

Theory and practice of teaching

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 64

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 64

Abstract

Publisher: Syracuse, Hall & Dickson: New York, A.S. Barnes & Co.; [etc., etc.] 1847.

Description: 349 p. 21 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: 1847

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Theory and practice of teaching

Tract primer

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 140

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 140

Abstract

Publisher: New York, The American Tract Society, [1848?]

Description: 108 p. incl. front., ill. 17 cm.

Notes: Illustrated t. p., colored by hand.; On cover: The pictorial tract primer.; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Dates: ca. 1848

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Tract primer

Treatise on algebra

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 22

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 22

Abstract

Publisher: N.Y., Harper & Bros., 1854.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Texbook Collection.

Dates: 1854

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Treatise on algebra

Treatise on self knowledge : showing the nature and benefit of that important science, and the way to attain it: intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature / by John Mason ; to which are added, questions adapted to the work; for the use of schools and academies

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 99

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 99

Abstract

Publisher: Boston : Printed and sold by James Loring, 1819.

Description: 178 p. ; 15 cm.

Notes: Originally published: Self-knowledge : a treatise ... London : J. Waugh, 1745.; "Questions adapted to Mason’s Self Knowledge" (p. [159]-178) has special t. p.; Includes bibliographical references.; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Other title: Self-knowledge.

Dates: 1819

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Treatise on self knowledge : showing the nature and benefit of that important science, and the way to attain it: intermixed with various reflections and observations on human nature / by John Mason ; to which are added, questions adapted to the work; for the use of schools and academies

Understanding reader ; or, Knowledge before oratory : being a new selection of lessons, suited to the understanding and the capacities of youth, and designed for their improvement : I. In reading ; II. In the definition of words ; III. In spelling, particularly, compound and derivative words / by Daniel Adams

Item — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 107

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 107

Abstract

Publisher: Boston : I. Thomas ; E.G. House ; 1819.

Description: 228 p. ; 18 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; 9th ed., improved.

Dates: 1819

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Understanding reader ; or, Knowledge before oratory : being a new selection of lessons, suited to the understanding and the capacities of youth, and designed for their improvement : I. In reading ; II. In the definition of words ; III. In spelling, particularly, compound and derivative words / by Daniel Adams

United States school primer, or, The first book for children : designed for home or parental instruction

Collection — Volume Archives Chandler Collection no. 152

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 152

Abstract

Publisher: New York : George F. Cooledge, [18--]

Description: 48 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.

Other title: First book for children.

Dates: undated

Found in: Clarion University Archives / United States school primer, or, The first book for children : designed for home or parental instruction

United States speaker : a copious selection of exercises in elocution : consisting of prose, poetry, and dialogue ... : designed for the use of colleges and schools / by John E. Lovell.

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 197

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 197

Abstract

Publisher: New Haven : S. Babcock, 1836.

Description: 504 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Notes: Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection.; Stereotype ed., rev. and improved.

Dates: 1836

Found in: Clarion University Archives / United States speaker : a copious selection of exercises in elocution : consisting of prose, poetry, and dialogue ... : designed for the use of colleges and schools / by John E. Lovell.

Universal letter-writer, or, Whole art of polite correspondence : containing a great variety of plain, easy, entertaining, and familiar original letters ... to which is subjoined an index, to enable the reader ... to find out any particular letter ...

Item — Volumes Archives Chandler Collection no. 46

Identifier: 660 - Chandler Collection no. 46

Abstract

Publisher: Philadelphia : M. Carey, 1810 (Whitehall : Dickinson, printer)

Description: 124 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.

Notes: Includes index.; Paul G. Chandler Textbook Collection; A new ed. corr. and enl.

Other title: Universal letter-writer.; Whole art of polite correspondence.

Dates: 1810

Found in: Clarion University Archives / Universal letter-writer, or, Whole art of polite correspondence : containing a great variety of plain, easy, entertaining, and familiar original letters ... to which is subjoined an index, to enable the reader ... to find out any particular letter ...